Don’t fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media
WASHINGTON — If you have stained or chipped teeth, you may want to consider veneers, custom dental covers that can restore a photogenic smile without more extensive dental work. But dentists warn that these expensive cosmetic enhancements are at the…
I’m a doctor – here’s when you should worry about your heart rate
Be still your heart – we’re heading into the heart syndrome holiday season, the time of year when eating and drinking after a raucous frenzy can set your heart racing. While heart palpitations can be “surprising and very disturbing,” a…
Turkey or chicken? Dietology shows which is healthier
Bird game! With the possible exception of the chicken vs. egg debate, no poultry conversation is more compelling than the health value of turkey vs. chicken. Now, a registered dietitian nutritionist is settling the score. A registered dietitian dietitian is…
This simple habit can reduce your chances of getting sick this season
The nose knows, people. While you can’t catch a cold from the weather alone, temperature changes directly affect our susceptibility to illness. Cold, dry air increases our likelihood of catching something nasty—and our nasal passages are our first line of…
Hoping to hit 100? You’re not going to like these new life expectancy predictions
Let’s keep it 100 – your chances of becoming a centenarian are slim. Medical discoveries, public health breakthroughs and better diets led to sharp increases in global life expectancy in the 1800s and 1900s. But a surprising new study finds…
A NYC company develops a simple swab test that can tell how well you’re aging
Pages, please! A Manhattan-based biotech company has developed an “aging” clock that uses information from the cells in your cheeks to predict your biological age. Biological age is the age of your cells and tissues – this number can differ…
Illegal online pharmacies are selling fentanyl and meth pills to unsuspecting customers, DEA warns
Illegal online pharmacies are increasingly selling counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine to customers thinking they are buying prescription drugs from legitimate sources, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warned. “As Americans increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase needed…
The Nobel Prize in Medicine honors the American duo for their discovery of microRNA
STOCKHOLM – The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine was awarded on Monday to Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs, small pieces of genetic material that change the way genes work at the cellular level…
Daylight savings can be harmful to your health, the doctor reveals
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the benefits of daylight savings. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, the same conversation breaks out every year in my family when daylight savings rolls around….